Careers at Plus Accounting

We recognise the important role each member of our team plays in helping to achieve the company’s goals and we seek to attract and retain a talented team.

This ethos is also shared with our clients. The Plus Approach enables us to work as a key member of their business, rather than just completing the compliance work on an annual basis.

We are continuing to experience strong growth and believe that our team is a key element to our continued success.

That’s why we’ve joined Breathe’s Culture Pledge of ‘Putting people first’ to demonstrate investment in our people’s development and wellbeing.

The Pledge is a promise to put people first, invest in their success and super-charge employee engagement.

Find out more here

 

We are a Diverse Sussex signatory, solidifying our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. It’s our collective promise to do better and create a fairer, more prosperous and hospitable space for everyone.

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If you are interested in working in a forward thinking, modern accountancy practice, please contact us on careers@plusaccounting.co.uk

Current vacancies

 

Trainee Chartered Accountant Apprentice

As a trainee chartered accountant apprentice at Plus Accounting you will train as a general practitioner and receive a wide range of experience across audit, accountancy and taxation.

The firm will provide an extremely supportive and creative environment, helping you to achieve your professional qualification and advancing your personal development. In return, we ask that you demonstrate commitment and motivation by studying hard and passing your exams, working effectively and efficiently as part of a team and help in delivering excellent client service.

Our trainee accountants gain experience through preparing financial statements for a variety of business, as well as exposure to both personal and corporation tax, preparing VAT returns and completing management accounts work.

As an Apprentice, you will gain work experience while studying for the Level 4 ICAEW Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business qualification (CFAB) by being part of the Accounts Team.

The programme is two years in duration and upon successful completion of the Level 4 Qualification you will move on to complete the ACA exams and become a fully-fledged Chartered Accountant (Level 7 apprenticeship scheme).

Being part of our apprentice scheme means that all your costs for the ICAEW will be funded and the firm also provides full support towards your examinations and study leave.

Your professional exam training would be provided by Kaplan Financial and we liaise closely with their professional tutors to monitor your progress and ensure you have all the support you need to help pass your exams. We also provide a comprehensive programme of in-house training to complement your exam studies to give you the best possible chance of success.

We accept applications for trainee apprentice positions from December for entry in early September of the following year.

You must be self-motivated, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a real aptitude for analytical thinking and attention to detail.

Required Qualifications:

  • 3 A level (or equivalent) passes at grade B or above.
  • 5 GCSE passes including Maths & English Language at grade 7 or above.

At Plus Accounting we provide comprehensive support to help our employees develop their professional expertise and advance their careers. Our modern approach is complemented by a range of benefits, including a Wellbeing programme and social activities.

Salary from £18k per annum.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds to join us in shaping a diverse and vibrant team where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. If we sound like the sort of firm that you would like to join, please send your CV to Chris Morey at chrism@plusaccounting.co.uk.

Graduate Trainee Accountant (ICAEW)

Plus Accounting is looking for a candidate with excellent academic qualifications, drive and ambition.

You will be an articulate, confident and hard-working graduate with good numeracy skills. You must be able to communicate confidently, be able to organise your workload and want to succeed in your career.

Good information technology skills and a strong interest in the use of technology will be important due to the accounting industry’s continuing move into cloud computing software e.g. Xero and HMRC’s implementation of making tax digital (MTD).

You will receive a competitive salary and an excellent study package. Six monthly salary reviews are based on exam and work performance and there is potential to progress within the firm.

Plus Accounting has a diverse client base which ensures that our employees have exposure to different business needs and work experience.

You will enter your employment with a three year training contract during which you will receive a wealth of practical experience covering the preparation of financial statements, management accounts and tax returns, both personal and corporate, as well as experience of audit work.

Minimum Entry requirements

  • 2:1 or above in any subject
  • 3 A levels grade B or above
  • GCSE Maths, grade 7 or above
  • GCSE English Language, grade 7 or above

At Plus Accounting we provide comprehensive support to help our employees develop their professional expertise and advance their careers. Our modern approach is complemented by a range of benefits, including a Wellbeing programme and social activities.

Salary from £24,500 per annum and ICAEW study costs are paid for all first exam attempts.

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds to join us in shaping a diverse and vibrant team where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives. If we sound like the sort of firm that you would like to join, please send your CV to Chris Morey at chrism@plusaccounting.co.uk.

Benefits include

Company culture that promotes work life balance

Generous training budgets and great career progression opportunities

Flexi-time and work from home

27 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays

Access to mental health support

Pension package

Group Life Insurance Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Health Insurance

Monthly fruit deliveries

In office Tuck Shop & breakfast options

Social nights out during the year!

What our team say

We think it is important to understand what it is like working at Plus Accounting and how working here can help you acheive your career goals, so we asked two members of the team about their experience;

Luke Thomas, Director

“I joined Plus Accounting in 2008 as a client portfolio manager and one of the main reasons for joining was that my now co-directors offered me the opportunity to progress my career with Plus Accounting. Following a successful period of training and mentoring from Paul Feist & Peter Hedgethorne, together with the development of my own client portfolio, I was promoted to director in 2014. Plus Accounting is an excellent place to work, learn and develop your career. Due to the nature of how we work, at Plus Accounting you have an opportunity to develop a wide range of skills in addition to your accounting & tax expertise such as marketing, strategy, presenting, networking & leadership.”

Emma Hardwick, Manager

‘’When I left college I really didn’t know what career path to take. With a keen eye for numbers I decided to look into becoming an accountant. I joined Plus Accounting in June 2008 as a trainee accounting technician and started my journey.

Three years later in 2011, I passed my AAT and with the support and guidance from the team at Plus Accounting I decided to continue my training to be a chartered certified accountant. It wasn’t easy as I took the option to self-study, but with dedication, support from colleagues and other team members completing the same qualification route I qualified in 2015.

Following this successful period of training I was promoted to Assistant Manager in April 2015 and subsequently a Manager in April 2017. I have enjoyed working at Plus Accounting over the last 10 years, they have shown me how to accomplish my goals with a true commitment to helping me on my career path.

So far my skill set has resulted in gaining experience in various areas of accounting and finance. From accounting, tax, book-keeping and vat, to audit, business advice and system controls. I look forward to embracing the new knowledge I will learn over the coming years on my journey here at Plus Accounting and the new experiences that come with it!”

We will be in touch if you are successfully chosen for an interview.

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